"DHL" is a song by Frank Ocean, released as a single on October 19, 2019. Prior to being released for digital download and streaming,[1] the track was premiered at the end of Ocean's Beats 1 radio show, Blonded Radio.[2] Its release follows a day after Ocean announced the tracks "Cayendo" and "Dear April".[3] It is Ocean's first release since his cover of "Moon River" was released in February 2018 and it is his first original song since releasing "Provider" in August 2017.[4]
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| Single by Frank Ocean | ||||
| Released | October 19, 2019 | |||
| Length | 4:28 | |||
| Label | Blonded | |||
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Critical reception
editSheldon Pearce for Pitchfork called Ocean's performance "as cavalier as he’s ever sounded, and it suits him."[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 99 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 57 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 2 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[10] | 67 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 98 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[12] | 38 |
References
edit- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (October 19, 2019). "Frank Ocean Returns With 'Blonded' Radio, Drops New Song 'DHL'". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (October 19, 2019). "Frank Ocean Shares New Song "DHL": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Helman, Peter (October 19, 2019). "Frank Ocean – "DHL"". Stereogum. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Elassar, Alaa (October 20, 2019). "Frank Ocean releases new song 'DHL'". CNN. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ D'Souza, Shaad (October 19, 2019). "Listen to Frank Ocean's new single "DHL"". The Fader. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ Listen to "DHL" by Frank Ocean, retrieved 2019-11-05
- ^ "Frank Ocean Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Frank Ocean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. October 18, 2019. Archived from the original on December 26, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
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